Protecting Your Brand When starting, maintaining, and building your brand it is imperative to make sure you implement protection measures in order to defend your intellectual property and prevent counterfeiting. In order to protect yourself…
Checklist: Business Formation License Permit Thinking of starting your own business? It is imperative you make sure your paperwork is secured and ready to go. Various licenses, permits, and other legal documents are required to…
An Artist’s Personal Manager In the entertainment business, the celebrity is the most profitable asset. Hence, there is a complex system that surrounds an artist in order for them to make the most money. One…
Rights of Privacy vs. Rights of Publicity A person’s right to privacy is an innate and inherent right. Alternatively, the right of publicity is something that is built up through the effort to create profitability…
For Artists: Personal Manager’s Contract It is not uncommon for professional artists to hire the services of a personal manager to help manage and organize their careers. A manager can also help an artist open…
Handling Workplace Harassment When an employee files a complaint of harassment, the employer should work with a lawyer to make the most constructive and appropriate course of action. To prevent these occurrences, the employee must…
Prepare to Sell Your Business Selling a business is a complicated endeavor, one that requires preparation from the moment you start your company. Much like selling a house, you must prepare documents and take certain…
Starting a Franchise in California Each state will have its own nuanced rules for setting up a franchise. So it’s important to look up the specific franchising rules for the state you’re in. In the…
Taxes for Business Owners in California When owning and operating a business, you must understand the business’ taxation structure, which is dedicated by state regulations and the legal entity of the business. The latter is…
